Mexico coach Miguel Herrera said before Friday's 2-1 loss to Ecuador that anything other than a victory would be a "total failure" and that is how El Tri's latest Copa America campaign will be remembered.

The three points for Ecuador means it still has an outside chance of making the quarterfinals, while Mexico's participation is already over after another winless tournament.

Miller Bolanos opened the scoring for Ecuador in the 26th minute, with Enner Valencia increasing the lead in the 56th,...

With only two points earned in the group stage, Mexico is now headed home after only three matches at the Copa America.

Although the squad was made up of mostly fringe and back-up options, El Tri was expected to play with more energy and determination in the competition. An argument could be made for the standout performance against Chile, but the showings against Ecuador and Bolivia were underwhelming from the Mexican squad.

On Friday, Mexico looked tired against an Ecuadorian side that solidified...

Ecuador kept their hopes alive in the Copa America after beating Mexico 2-1 in Rancagua on Friday night.

Miller Bolanos and West Ham's Enner Valencia struck either side of half-time for Gustavo Quinteros' side, before Raul Jimenez cut the deficit from the spot.

Mexico are now the first team to be eliminated from the competition, with them bottom of Group A, while Ecuador will be hoping for an unlikely set of results to put them through as one of the best third-placed outfits.

Bolivia held off a determined second-half fightback from Ecuador to seal the first win of their Copa America campaign at Estadio Elias Figueroa in Valparaiso.

The 1963 champions, who held Mexico to a goalless draw in their opening Group A game, appeared to be coasting to victory thanks to Ronald Raldes' header, Martin Smedberg-Dalence's strike and a penalty from Marcelo Martins.

Ecuador came storming back after the interval with Enner Valencia, who had missed a first-half spot-kick, and Miller Bolanos...